Thursday, January 15, 2026 — Actor Ryan Hurst, famous for playing Opie Winston in Sons of Anarchy and voicing Thor in God of War Ragnarök, is now taking on his biggest role yet as Kratos in Amazon Prime Video’s live-action God of War series. While fans focus on his career, Hurst keeps a quiet personal life with his wife, Molly Cookson.
Here’s everything to know about her and their life together.
Who Is Molly Cookson?
Molly Cookson is an actress and production manager who prefers to stay out of the public spotlight. She acted in the indie film Shouting Secrets and appeared as Eela Shay in season two of the drama series Outsiders.
Cookson is also a co-founder of Fast Shoes, a production company she started with Hurst. She studied music at Loyola Marymount University and has balanced her creative career while maintaining a private life.
Ryan Hurst and Molly Cookson’s Love Story
Ryan and Molly first met in 1994 at Santa Monica High School. Their friendship grew into a relationship, and after more than a decade together, they married in May 2005.
The couple has two children, though their ages and identities are kept private. In 2013, they purchased a 3,400-square-foot home in Woodland Hills, California, for USD 1.71 million.
Ryan Hurst’s Spiritual Journey
Born Ryan Douglas Hurst in Santa Monica in 1976, he grew up in a Christian household but embraced Sikhism in the early 2010s. He now uses the Sikh name Gobind Seva Singh on social media. While it is not clear if Molly follows Sikhism, she has supported Hurst throughout his spiritual journey.
Ryan Hurst’s Career Highlights
Hurst started as a teen actor on Saved by the Bell: The New Class and appeared in Steven Spielberg’s Saving Private Ryan in 1998. He gained wider recognition as Opie Winston in Sons of Anarchy.
He has appeared in Law & Order, Bates Motel, Outsiders, The Walking Dead, SWAT, The Mysterious Benedict Society, and Bosch. Hurst will also star in Christopher Nolan’s war epic, The Odyssey, set to release on July 17, 2026.
Voicing Thor in God of War Ragnarök was a major achievement, but playing Kratos in the live-action series is considered the biggest role of his career. The series will focus on Kratos’ relationship with his son, Atreus, and explore their emotional bond.
